Has anyone used a packable raft?

[Blackdiamond1194]

I'm an aging rafter and want to downshift some. Big whitewater is concerning me. My upper body strength isn't what it used to be for pulling myself back into a raft.

There are some packable rafts available. Seems like a good plan to fold a lightweight raft up and easily portage big rapids. Has anyone tried them?

Dave.

[kwhowell]

Figured I'd share this since I just came across it yesterday, and I'd never seen any raft other than this that I would consider carrying:

http://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/supai-adventure-gear-lightweight-packraft-paddle

[Blackdiamond1194]

Thanks KW. I hadn't seen this one before. Posted some questions and waiting for an answer.

Considered Alpaca raft, but can't find source.

Dave.

[slosteppin]

I have an Alpaca Yak, the smallest one they make. I've used it on a few slow rivers and several small lakes. My whole kit; Yak, paddle and PFD weighs less than nine pounds.

Just do a search for Alpaca rafts

[kwhowell]

A few more from the same website:

http://read.garagegrowngear.com/best-ultralight-packraft-brands/?_ga=1.29193019.669143338.1431035377